Quail Valley golf, event center to open this summer

Published 2:00 am, Saturday, June 9, 2012

This is an artist’s rendering of the new 25,000 square foot clubhouse at Quail Valley Golf Course.

This is an artist’s rendering of the new 25,000 square foot clubhouse at Quail Valley Golf Course.

Quail Valley golf, event center to open this summer

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When the city of Missouri City took over the Quail Valley Golf Course, it received national attention.

It’s pretty rare for a municipality to take over the ownership and operations of a private golf club.

But it’s been a project that’s increased home values and provided a recreational outlet to local residents. Golfers have the opportunity to play the revamped courses of La Quinta and El Dorado.

In late June/early July, the city will open its new 25,000 square foot clubhouse and banquet center.

“The city is really excited about it,” said Quail Valley Golf Course general manager Tyson Stittleburg. “The focal point is to attract different groups to the city. It’s 180 degrees from where it was before.”

The $8 million facility will host corporate and charity events, including events that are not related to golf. The State of the City will be held there in April.

It will also host weddings, cocktail parties, community meetings, Homeowner’s Association Meetings, Exchange Club, Rotary Club and other events. Missouri City residents will receive a discount on renting rooms for events.

The current facility was built in 1970 and is about 12,000 square feet. It can hold about 200 people compared to the 500-600 that the new one can accommodate, with multiple event rooms.

Once the new one opens, the current facility will be torn down and used as green space and for a cart barn.

Dining options will increase at the new facility with two kitchens — one for those eating at the restaurant and another one for catering.

They’ll have separate menus for lunch and dinner, and even serve breakfast on the weekends.

“We want Quail Valley to be the first place people think of (when they think about golf and special events) in Southwest Houston,” Stittleburg said.